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Upside Down: The Creation Records Story
2010 · Film · documentary · 101 min
Directed by Danny O'Connor
Over a quarter of a century since it began and a decade after it folded, this is the definitive film about Creation Records, one of the world's most successful and colorful independent labels. This is the story of the rock n roll dream and its accompanying nightmares. Millions of sales on both sides of the Atlantic, near bankruptcy, pills, thrills, spats, prats, success, excess, pick me ups, breakdowns and of course some of THE defining music of the late 20th Century. This is the definitive and fully authorised story of the UK's most inspired and dissolute label, from the Jesus & Mary Chain at the Living Room to Oasis at Knebworth.
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Even if you have no interest in this type of music, I strongly recommend checking out the documentary "Upside Down: The Creation Records Story" ( http://www.upsidedownthemovie.com/ , also available on Netflix). There are parallels between the music industry and the tech startup scene, and the Creation Records story has lessons about everything -- strong founder personalities, dealmaking, marketing, managing costs, company culture, etc.
If you do have an interest in this type of music, or want to learn more, buy/download/listen to Swervedriver's Mezcal Head right now ...